Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers about Learning Agility, assessment options, and practitioner certification.

Understanding Learning Agility

What is Learning Agility?

Learning Agility is the capacity to learn from experience and apply that learning in new and unfamiliar situations. The Burke framework explores this capacity through observable behaviors.

Can Learning Agility be developed?

Yes. Because the Burke framework focuses on behavior, it helps people identify specific actions to practice. Development involves trying new approaches, seeking feedback, and reflecting on what happens, supported by the willingness to learn and change.

What does the Burke assessment measure?

The assessment explores how frequently people use 38 behaviors across nine dimensions: Flexibility, Speed, Experimenting, Performance Risk Taking, Interpersonal Risk Taking, Collaborating, Information Gathering, Feedback Seeking, and Reflecting. Together, these describe one Learning Agility construct.

What research supports the framework?

The framework grew out of research led by Warner Burke, Emeritus Professor at Teachers College, Columbia University. Studies have examined the assessment’s reliability and validity. Contact our team to request technical information about the evidence and its application.

Using Burke Assessments

What is the difference between the assessment formats?

The self assessment explores a person’s own view of their learning behaviors. The 360° assessment adds feedback from others. Anonymous group composites bring together results to explore collective patterns while protecting individual identities. Explore the assessment options.

What will participants receive?

Participants receive a report presenting their Learning Agility results across the nine dimensions. The perspectives shown depend on the assessment format. Reports provide a starting point for exploring behavioral patterns, discussing development priorities, and deciding what to practice.

Why is a guided debrief important?

A guided debrief helps people connect assessment results with their experiences and current challenges. The Burke Debrief Method provides a structure for reflection, helping practitioners support meaningful insights and identify specific behaviors to practice.

How does the Burke Coach support development?

The Burke Coach offers AI supported guidance to help participants explore their results, reflect on their experiences, and consider what to practice next. It complements the assessment and practitioner development process, while professional judgment and context remain important.

Becoming Certified

Who is certification for?

Certification is designed for executive coaches, universities and educators, and HR and talent professionals who help others develop. It prepares practitioners to bring the Burke framework into coaching, education, leadership, and organizational development.

What will I learn?

You will learn to interpret Burke assessment results, guide a structured debrief, identify relevant development priorities, and help people connect insight with intentional practice. Guided activities help you apply the framework to real development conversations.

How is the course structured?

The program combines learning at your own pace with two live sessions and a final certification assessment. You explore your own Learning Agility results and practice applying the framework and debrief method.

Which languages are available?

Burke certification is offered in English, French, German, Spanish, and Portuguese. Availability depends on the cohort. Check the language listed for your chosen cohort before enrolling.

Where can I find cohort dates, fees, and enrollment?

Visit the Choose Your Cohort section for the current dates, course language, fee, and enrollment link. If you have questions about session times or invoicing, contact our team before purchasing.

Can my organization arrange a private cohort?

Yes. Private cohorts are available for organizations and universities, with delivery tailored to your context. Talk to our team about your audience, preferred language, and development goals.

Learning Agility FAQs

1
What makes the Burke Learning Agility Assessment different?

Most models treat Learning Agility as a set of separate traits. Burke’s research shows it is one unified construct, expressed through behavior. This creates greater scientific clarity, more consistent measurement and clearer development pathways. One capability. Defined by behavior. Built for development.

2
Is Learning Agility really something that can be developed?

Yes. Learning Agility is not fixed. It depends on:
Skill, how individuals learn from experience
Motivation, the willingness to adapt and grow

Because the Burke model is behavioral, it focuses on what people do, which means it can be observed, practiced and improved over time.

3
What do participants actually receive?

Each participant receives a detailed report including:

- overall Learning Agility score
- scores across 9 behavioral dimensions
- norm group comparisons
- clear development recommendations

The report is designed to support reflection, understanding, and action.

4
Why is the debrief so important?

The assessment provides insight.
The debrief turns that insight into development.

It is the moment where individuals:
- understand how they learn
- recognize behavioral patterns
- identify what to change
- commit to action

Without an effective debrief, the impact of any assessment is limited.

5
How is this assessment scientifically validated?

The Burke Learning Agility Assessment is grounded in the latest research on Learning Agility and meets key psychometric standards:

- strong reliability (consistent results)
- validated structure (one unified construct)
- clear behavioral measurement
- tested across global populations

This ensures both scientific rigor and practical relevance.

6
Can Learning Agility be developed across the whole organization?

Yes. As part of the Burke Assessments solution, we offer the Burke Coach, an AI tool that helps participants debrief their reports without the support of a human coach.

The Burke approach enables organizations to:
measure Learning Agility consistently
deliver structured, high-quality debriefs
support ongoing development

This makes Learning Agility not only measurable and developable, but scalable across the organization.

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